Rosemarie

[lindab]

Rosemarie had gone to be with her maker on Sun. Oct.28th

You once told me god will only give you what you can handle, and now he has relieved you of all your pain and the sun shines for you.
Tom my prayers are with you.

Breathe easy my dear friend!

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

I received an e mail a short while ago; came in here and saw for myself....

Tom (Rose's husband)posted the following in the Daily section......

"I want too thank everyone here for being here for Rosemarie
She went too be with her mom and Dad this morning.
I loved her dearly and there wasnt anything more that i loved more
They say she passed between 6 and 8 this morning.
Again I want too thank everyone for being here for her.
Shes gone to be with Jesus at least she isnt hurting any more.
thanks
Tom "

I think we're all in a state of shock.

Tom...........I am sooooooo sooooooo sorry. I truly am. I feel badly; I thought if nothing else Rose was "holding her own." I think many of us felt that way.....

Rose was a religious woman who NEVER hesitated to pray for someone or start a prayer chain. Ironically this morning my friend (and former Priest from Georgia) ...Brother Ted... emailed me the following....somehow it seems befitting and timely.....

"The God of your understanding is with you now, even in this hour, at this precise moment. If you have no understanding of God, that will not matter. God is still here, in this place, with you right now, whispering to your soul, “You are welcome, whenever you are ready to come Home.”

You shall not be turned away, not for any cause or reason. If there be cause or reason you believe to be valid, God – should you want God to – in his moment invalidates it. God – should you want God to – in this moment erases it. God – should you want God to – in this moment makes all paths clear, all roads straight, saying, “Make way for my beloved, who chooses to be Home with God.”

This prayer is offered for you, wonderful child of the universe, as you embark on the most joyful journey you have ever taken, filled with wondrous surprises. A journey into the greatest happiness you have ever know, and the grandest experience you will ever have.

Dream now of glorious things. Dream of every fantasy come true. Dream of every pain disappearing, of everything of which time has robbed you being given back to you again. Dream of seeing loved ones once more – those who have gone before and those who will follow.

Know for a certainly that when you leave here, you will be again with all those who have held a place in your heart and have gone before. And do not worry about those you leave behind, for you will see them, too, again and again, and love them, too, again and again, through all eternity, and even in the present moment. For there can be no separation where there is love, and no waiting where there is only Now.

Smile, then, at the joyful anticipation of what is in store. These gifts have been laid up for you, and God has only been waiting for you to return Home to receive them. Peace, joy and love are you, and are yours, now and always. So it is, and so it shall be, for ever and ever. Amen.



The candle's still burning and will continue.....

[cocojax]

A Better Place

She’s in a better place right now
Than she’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; she’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles her anymore.

It’s we who feel the burden of
Our sadness and our grief;.
We have to cry, to mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.

We know we’ll reconnect with her
At the end of each life’s road;
We’ll see her cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.

By Joanna Fuchs


Tom I am so sorry for your loss, no more pain Rosie....


Goodbye My Friend candle is lit.

[bobbioh]

I like Jackie thought Rose was holding her own also. She has had such a rough way to go these past couple months. Tom my thoughts and Prayers are with you. Rosie breath easy my friend. bobbi

[John]

Tom;
I'm sorry to hear about yours & our lose . We will continue to pray for you !God bless you RoseMarie.

[cheryl]

Tom,

I am so so sorry. When I spoke to her on the phone, I too thought she was going to recover. I will miss her friendship. You're always in my prayers. Rest and be free of pain, my friend.

[Deleted]

I am shocked too. She was a sick lady but I too, didn't think she was close to death. We had emailed back and forth on the 22nd so this did stun me.

She is at peace now. Pain free and can breath. May God rest her soul.

Tom, we are so sorry for her loss.

[muffin]

Tom I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been waiting for a post from her wondering how she was doing. She is where there is no pain, no sorrow, walking the streets of gold with our Creator, praising Jesus for all He has done, I can see her walking in the rain, and Dance with Tom (her goals), I will never forget my thoughts and feelings as I read that. Stay in touch Tom you are appreciated!!

Hope

When we lose someone that we love
And the loss is too great to bear
Our friends are there to comfort us
To show they deeply care.

Yet in the very darkest hours
When no one is around
When saddened and so lonely
That's where God's love can be found.

Know that He is beside you
He has been there from the start
Just reach out and ask for help
He will heal your aching heart.

Please Accept My Deepest ~Sympathy~

Goodnight sweet lady will see you when God calls me home, but you will have to walk in the rain with me.

[Joyce7]

I am so shocked and admit that I am in tears. I had no idea it was close to her time to return home to God. Tom, I'm so very, very sorry, and I know you are hurting deeply because you love Rosemarie. My prayers are with you, and God will get you through the next few days..he will carry you if need be..and after that He will be with you to comfort you. We will be here too thinking of you.

Rosemarie--We all will miss you terribly.
Below is a link in memory of Rosemarie and to provide us comfort.. Joyce
(Somewhere Someday)
www.poetrybyken.com/ipoems42/Somewhere%20Someday.html

[sue]

I am so so sorry for your loss. I dont post here much, but I know Rosemarie will be deeply missed by all of you. My prayers for her, Tom, and her many friends here.

[kygal]

I am just devastated by this news. Rosemarie was such a good support system for me when these boards first started and we shared many messages about good ol' WV and it being next door to the state where I grew up, KY.....we even shared a few good ol' WV jokes as my sister-in-law grew up not too far from where she lived.

Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the coming days and months. I know she touched more than just me in this forum and any others she might have frequented. I can only say, goodbye dear friend and wait for me on the other side. I know we'll see you again someday soon.

Hugs,

Mary

[John]

Joyce ; THank you for the link!

[virginia]

Rose, Rest in peace with out pain, I'm soooo sorry you had to go through so much of it...See ya....

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Dear Visitor &/Or Ocassional Poster.....

If you're reading; as many of you have been; please post. You're obviously familiar with Rose (aka Morningstar) or you wouldn't be here..

It's the "right" thing to do & I just want to remind you that you don't need to be a member to write something for her hubby..

I'm confident Rose's husband would derive great comfort from reading your posts.

Thank You
Jackie

[LindaNY]

May the poor woman finally rest in peace.

Tom,
It will be the little things that you will remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories
of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

[Kath]

Tom I am so sorry about Rosemarie and hope it helps knowing she is in the Lord's arms now and free of pain.

[nancy]

I didn't have the chance to post much for Rose, but from the posts here, she was very well liked.
Tom and family have my deepest condolences.

[wendyco]

my prayers and thoughts go to her family and friends

[Deleted]

With deepest sympathy on the loss of our friend Rosemarie !!! May time heal your sorrows !!! Your in my Thoughts and Prayers Hugs..........................Bruce-O

[Deleted]

I can only offer my sincere sympathy and prayers that you will all be comforted.
God bless you.
Karen Bastille

[Deleted]

I am so saddened by Rose's passing, she had called me a few times, she had a heart of gold. She will be missed. To her husband Tom and family If words would ease your pain, I would search untill I could express them. God Bless, Love Linndie

[stargazer]

My prayers are with you Tom. Rose's is with God now and he will take care of her. Bless you, my thoughts are with you.
Kathy

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Admin Note: This was copied and carried over from the Daily postings this afternoon.....

"For those of you that would like to see Rosemaries obituary you may go too
www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

go to obituaries and she will be there."

again i want too thank you all for being here for her.
Tom

[Alge]

all. I have visited before but now come here in grief. The Board where I reside has been advised of the passing of Rosemarie aka Morning Star White Doves.

In general terms we have known Rosemarie a lesser time than you, even so she touched the heart and soul of us all. I know not how Rosemarie found us but the fact is that she did and enriched our Board and all of us. You and we know the suffering to which she has been subject in recent time, yet it never was reflected on the surface of her posts or personal contact.

I never knew her to speak ill of anyone, albeit that some may have tested her patience. I defy any to dispute that she was a special lady (I do not use the term "Lady" loosely).

I wanted to come to here to let you know that you do not bereive her passing alone. She touched many lives and hearts along the way.

May she rest in peace.

[Joyce7]

May sweet Rosemarie rest in peace...Joyce

[Deleted]

I also forgot to mention, Rose and I shared the same birthday! September 21st. Love Linndie

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

There's a loving thoughts page at CI for those of you who'd like to sign it for Tom.

www.copd-international.com/Loving-Thoughts/

[larrynz]

I see arrangements have been made,

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 2, 2007 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville, WV at 11:00am with Pastor Bruce Taylor officiating.

[Joyce7]

Thank you Larry...Joyce

[dorisinmd]

Thank God her pain and suffering are over.She is now walking the streets of Gold in Heaven and feeling wonderful.
God Bless you Tom.Rose loved you very much.